José Antonio Castañeda Cruz Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
BACKGROUND
7 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
8 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 65
PERFORMS
Adjustable Gastric Band
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication
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7 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
8 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 65
Adjustable Gastric Band
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication
















Years of Experience
- 7
- 7
- 8
- 7
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- only with stones
Procedures Performed
Method | Currently Performing | Total Surgeries | Lap-to-Open Conversions | Avg. Currently Done Per Week | Years Experience With This Type | Average O.R. Stay Time | Average Hospital Stay | |
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Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication |
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Laparoscopic |
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50 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 days | |
Roux-en-Y |
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Open |
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10 | 7 | 1 | 3 days | |||
Laparoscopic |
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2000 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 days | |
Duodenal Switch |
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Open | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Laparoscopic |
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100 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 days | |
Biliopancreatic Diversion |
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Open | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Laparoscopic |
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1500 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 days | |
Adjustable Gastric Band |
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Laparoscopic |
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700 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 45min | 1 day | |
Revision |
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Laparoscopic |
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300 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 days | |
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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Open |
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2 | 3 | 6 | 1.5hours | 3 days | ||
Laparoscopic |
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1000 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 hour | 3 days |
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